Calendar For August 24 – August 31, 2013

Saturday, Aug. 24

• The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary will host a Certified Boating Safety Class on Saturday, Aug. 24 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Wellington Community Center (12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) for ages 17 and older. Call (561) 791-4082 to register.

• Symons Family Chiropractic (1011 North State Road 7, Suite D, Royal Palm Beach) will host a free back-to-school health fair Saturday, Aug. 24 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., with vendors, food, speakers, demos, promos and give-aways. Call (561) 333-8353 for more info.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Back to School Locker Chalkboards for ages 12 to 17 on Saturday, Aug. 24 at 11 a.m. Make a magnetic locker chalkboard and enjoy donuts. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The American Singles Golf Association will host an outing Saturday, Aug. 24 at 1 p.m. at Bear Lakes Country Club (1901 Village Blvd., West Palm Beach). The cost is $55. Participants will dine at Duffy’s on Village Blvd. after golf. Call (561) 656-1872 for more info.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Move Your Résumé to the Top of the Pile for adults Saturday, Aug. 24 at 2 p.m. Jason Davis will teach best practices for creating a résumé. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

Sunday, Aug. 25

• The Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual Texas Hold’Em Poker Tournament on Sunday, Aug. 25 at 1 p.m. at the Palm Beach Kennel Club (1111 N. Congress Ave., West Palm Beach). RSVP to Maritza Clark at (561) 578-4817 or maritza@cpbchamber.com For more info., call (561) 790-6200 or visit www.cpbchamber.com.

Monday, Aug. 26

• The Wellington Chamber of Commerce will host a luncheon themed “Dreams Have No Age Limit” on Monday, Aug. 26 at the Wanderers Club (1900 Aero Club Drive, Wellington). Registration begins at 11:30 a.m. and the luncheon begins at noon. Call (561) 792-6525 or visit www.wellingtonchamber.com to RSVP.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will feature Legos for ages 8 and up Monday, Aug. 26 at 4 p.m. Builders create vehicles or buildings out of Lego pieces. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

• A 13-week DivorceCare program will begin Monday, Aug. 26 at 7 p.m. at St. Peter’s United Methodist Church (12200 West Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington). Pre-registration is required. Call Rachel Lever at (561) 793-5712, ext. 21, or e-mail rlever@stpeters-umc.org for more info.

Tuesday, Aug. 27

• The Palm Beach County Commission will hold a workshop meeting Tuesday, Aug. 27 at 9:30 a.m. in the government center’s Jane M. Thompson Memorial Chambers (301 N. Olive Ave., Sixth Floor, West Palm Beach). For more info., visit www.pbcgov.com.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will feature Teen Game Night for ages 12 to 17 on Tuesday, Aug. 27 at 6 p.m. Play Nintendo Wii and board games. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Club Pokémon for ages 6 to 12 on Tuesday, Aug. 27 at 6:30 p.m. Bring DS or Pokémon cards and get ready to battle, trade and make new friends. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• Whole Foods Market in Wellington (2635 State Road 7) will host a Gluten-Free Shopping Tour on Tuesday, Aug. 27 at 6:30 p.m. Learn where to find gluten-free products and how to cook gluten-free meals. There is no charge. Call (561) 904-4000 to pre-register.

• The Royal Palm Beach Community Band will perform Tuesday, Aug. 27 at 7 p.m. at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center (151 Civic Center Way).  Refreshments will be served during intermission. For more info., call (561) 790-5149.

• The Wellington Village Council will meet Tuesday, Aug. 27 at 7 p.m. at the Wellington Municipal Complex (12300 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). For more info., call (561) 791-4000 or visit www.wellingtonfl.gov.

Wednesday, Aug. 28

• Wellington Regional Medical Center will host a “Healthy Heart Health Fair and Forum” on Wednesday, Aug. 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. designed to increase awareness about heart disease and encourage people to learn about prevention and treatment. Free blood pressure and cholesterol screenings will be offered. Lunch and learn lectures will take place at 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Call (561) 798-9880 to RSVP.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Medicare Savings and Extra Help for adults Wednesday, Aug. 28 at 2 p.m. Join a representative from SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders) to learn about low-income Medicaid programs that help pay the costs associated with Medicare. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will feature Buggin’ Out for ages 6 and up Wednesday, Aug. 28 at 3 p.m. Create your own bug and insect clothespin magnets. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

• Whole Foods Market in Wellington (2635 State Road 7) will host Healthy Eating Road Map on Wednesday, Aug. 28 at 6:30 p.m. Learn how to ditch processed foods and get more nutritional bang for your buck at this free program. Call (561) 904-4000 to pre-register.

• Register to attend a Free Zumba Class at the Royal Palm Beach Recreation Center (100 Sweet Bay Lane) on Wednesday, Aug. 28 at 6:30 p.m. Pre-register for the class at the recreation center or by calling (561) 790-5124. Zumba classes are ongoing year-round and are offered four nights a week. Classes cost $23 for four classes for RPB residents ($28 for non-residents). Classes are held Monday through Thursday, and each night of the week is a different session. For more info., call (561) 790-5124 or visit www.royalpalmbeach.com.

Thursday, Aug. 29

• The Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce Women in Business Luncheon will take place Thursday, Aug. 29 at noon at Jordan’s Steak Bistro (10140 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 170, Wellington). The featured speaker will be Minx Boren, president of the Executive Women of the Palm Beaches. Call Mariela Castillo at (561) 578-4813 or e-mail mariela@cpbchamber.com for info.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Entrepreneurship on the Side for adults Thursday, Aug. 29 at 2 p.m. Brainstorm side businesses that are easy to set-up and a great way to augment income. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• Whole Foods Market in Wellington (2635 State Road 7) will host Kids’ Club: Chicken Enchiladas for ages 6 to 12 on Thursday, Aug. 29 at 3 p.m. Kids won’t know they’re eating a variety of veggies with baked chicken enchiladas, followed by a banana multigrain bar for dessert. There is no charge. Call (561) 904-4000 to pre-register.

Friday, Aug. 30

• Whole Foods Market in Wellington (2635 State Road 7) will host Mom’s Morning Escape on Friday, Aug. 30 from 9 to 11 a.m. Moms will receive a free coffee or tea, and muffin. Call (561) 904-4000 to pre-register.

• Whole Foods Market in Wellington (2635 State Road 7) will host an Award-Winning Domestic Artisan Cheese Class on Friday, Aug. 30 at 6:30 p.m. Taste a selection of domestic artisan cheeses from this year’s award-winning producers, paired with a wine or beer. The cost is $5 per person. RSVP at customer service or call (561) 904-4000 for more info.

Cassadee Pope, winner of NBC’s The Voice Season 3, will rock CityPlace with a free performance Friday, Aug. 30 at 7:30 p.m. as part of the Summer Country Music Concert Series. Pope, a Wellington native, returns following her national summer tour with Rascal Flatts. For more info., visit www.cityplace.com or call (561) 366-1000.

Saturday, Aug. 31

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will feature Campers Have S’more Fun for ages 3 and up Saturday, Aug. 31 at 10:30 a.m. Sing around the “campfire,” tell stories and eat s’mores. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Teen Advisory Posse for ages 12 to 17 on Saturday, Aug. 31 at 2:30 p.m. Find out what’s coming and share ideas for future teen programs. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Anime Club for ages 12 to 17 on Saturday, Aug. 31 at 3 p.m. Watch anime, eat Pocky  and check out the newest manga titles. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

Tuesday, Sept. 3

• The Kevin Perkins Golf Academy will be conducting its popular Junior After-School Fall Golf Program at the Binks Forest Golf Club in Wellington starting Tuesday, Sept. 3. The program is open to boys and girls ages 7 to 17. For info., visit www.kevinperkinsgolfacademy.com or call (561) 301-3783.